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      Lando Norris mugging: Man, 24, arrested after McLaren F1 star mugged for £40k watch at Wembley as cops release pics

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      A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after F1 driver Lando Norris had his £40,000 watch stolen as he left the Euro 2020 final at Wembley.The Bristol-born racer, 21, was left “shaken” after his watch, one of only a small number in circulation, was taken.
      F1 ace Lando Norris, 21, had his £40,000 watch stolen at Wembley as fans ran riotCredit: PA
      Police have released this photograph as they launch an appeal for informationCredit: PA
      Met police confirmed that on Sunday a 24-year-old man was arrested in Liverpool on suspicion of robbery.
      He has been bailed to return on a date in mid-August.
      And cops have now released an appeal for information over the stolen watch — sharing more images of the timepiece in the hopes someone with information will step forward.
      While it has not been confirmed which watch was stolen, Lando is often seen wearing Richard Mille timepieces, reports watchcollectinglifestyle.com.
      One of them is reportedly the RM 67-02 Automatic Winding Extra Flat.
      Met Police said a 21-year-old, believed to be Norris, had left the stadium and returned to his car which was parked in the yellow car park in nearby Rutherford Way.
      In a statement, cops said: “He was approached by two men who engaged him in conversation.
      “A short time later he was assaulted and held by one of the men while his watch was removed from his wrist.
      “The victim was understandably shaken but did not sustain any lasting injuries.”
      The suspects had already left by the time police arrived, the statement added.
      Scotland Yard have appealed for witnesses, in particular one person who claimed to have captured the incident on their dashcam but left before giving police his details.
      Detectives are “very keen” to speak to the person and obtain any footage.

      A statement from Formula One last week said: “McLaren Racing can confirm that Lando Norris was involved in an incident, after the Euro 2020 final match at Wembley, during which the watch he was wearing was taken.
      “Thankfully, Lando was unharmed but he is understandably shaken. The team is supporting Lando and we are sure that racing fans will join us in wishing him all the best for the British Grand Prix this weekend.
      “As this is now a police matter we cannot comment further.”
      Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has been approached with a view to buying the watch should call the investigation team on 0777 667 3655 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

      Norris was at Wembley watching the Euros finalCredit: Instagram/@landonorris
      Lando Norris was mugged at the wheel of his McLaren supercar at Wembley’s car park
      Stewards replace barricades after they were knocked over outside Wembley at the Euro finalCredit: AP
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      Dramatic F1 fan footage shows brutal impact of Max Verstappen’s 180mph crash as Lewis Hamilton is blamed for collision

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      FAN FOOTAGE of Max Verstappen’s crash during the British Grand Prix on Sunday reveals just how brutal the incident was.Amateur photographers were sat just behind the fence and were scattered with debris as the Red Bull driver crashed into a tyre wall.
      Supporters watch Max Verstappen make contact with Lewis Hamilton
      The fans are in shock as the Red Bull car comes flying towards them
      Spectators are forced to duck for cover as debris is thrown up in the air
      Verstappen, 23, suffered a high-speed crash after colliding with Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone’s famous Copse Corner.
      The incident was worrying from the outset, with F1 officials producing the red flag moments later to halt the race.
      But it was hard to grasp the intensity of the crash as professional cameramen were not placed nearby.
      The amateur footage, obtained by the Daily Mail, shows the crowd scream in angst as Verstappen’s Red Bull approaches them at high-speed.
      Fans are placed just a dozen or so yards away from the fence, which is heavily protected by the tyre wall.
      Some supporters are seen bracing for impact as large amounts of debris comes hurling their way.
      One fan is seen asking a child if they’re OK following the dramatic incident.
      Verstappen was rushed to hospital to be checked after suffering the crash but thankfully avoided injury.
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      Hamilton, 36, was blamed for the crash and was awarded a 10-second penalty by race stewards, although he still managed to win the race.
      And former F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone believes Hamilton was at fault for the incident.
      The 90-year-old told the Daily Mail: “Who was to blame? You have to say Lewis.
      “In the old days we would have said it was one of those things, a racing incident. It was clear that everyone was doing his best to win the championship.
      “But if the stewards needed to get involved then they should have given Lewis more than a 10-second penalty. It should have been 30 seconds.
      “Lewis was not in front at the point they collided. It wasn’t his corner. He was almost a car’s length behind. That’s why he hit him at the back not the front.
      “Ten seconds was not right. The punishment did not fit the crime.
      “If you have to give a sanction, which in some ways they didn’t need to, this was not right decision – it wasn’t enough.”

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      Verstappen’s dad Jos has also criticised Hamilton, telling Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf: “It’s really not acceptable what he [Hamilton] did.
      “I think a 10 second penalty is really ridiculous. As far as I am concerned they should have just disqualified him.
      “Max gives him space and is just in front of him. You can’t overtake on the inside.”
      Max Verstappen’s Red Bull car before the crashCredit: Getty
      The 23-year-old was fortunate to avoid injuryCredit: Getty
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      Max Verstappen’s dad piles into Lewis Hamilton crash row by slamming ‘unacceptable’ driving from F1 champ at British GP

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN’S dad has piled into the crash row between his son and Lewis Hamilton by branding the Brit’s driving ‘unacceptable’.Red Bull star Verstappen went flying off the Silverstone track in the first lap of Sunday’s British GP after being clipped by Hamilton during a tense battle for space.
      Max Verstappen’s dad Jos has slammed Lewis Hamilton’s ‘unacceptable’ driving at the British GPCredit: Getty
      The 2021 season leader was immediately taken to hospital for checks before being given the all-clear.
      But father Jos has now slammed Hamilton’s driving and hit out at the 10-second penalty the eventual race winner was given.
      Jos Verstappen told De Telegraaf: “It’s really not acceptable what he [Hamilton] did.
      “I think a 10 second penalty is really ridiculous. As far as I am concerned they should have just disqualified him.
      “Max gives him space and is just in front of him. You can’t overtake on the inside.”
      Son Max branded Hamilton ‘disrespectful’ after the Brit went on to win the race before celebrating with a Union Flag – while he was still at hospital.
      Vestappen said: “Glad I’m ok. Very disappointed with being taken out like this.
      “The penalty given does not help us and doesn’t do justice to the dangerous move Lewis made on track.
      “Watching the celebrations while still in hospital is disrespectful and unsportsmanlike behaviour but we move on.”
      Hamilton, who received disgusting racist abuse in the aftermath of the race, looked to calm things down by sending his best wishes to ‘incredible counterpart’ Verstappen afterwards.
      But the Mercedes ace refused to apologise for his racing style and celebrations in front of home supporters.
      Hamilton responded: “Today is a reminder of the dangers in this sport.
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      “I send my best wishes to Max who is an incredible competitor. I’m glad to hear he is ok.
      “I will always race hard but always fairly. My team showed grit and perseverance out there.
      “It’s a dream to win in front of my home crowd.”
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      Wimbledon hero Emma Raducanu watches carnage of British GP at Silverstone after upgrading her ‘Sunday routine’

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      SILVERSTONE welcomed Emma Raducanu to the British Grand Prix on Sunday amid the Wimbledon ace’s stunning rise.The Brit, 18, broke through to reach the fourth-round of this year’s tennis tournament – her first-ever appearance at a Grand Slam.
      Emma Raducanu was one of the many famous faces at Silverstone on SundayCredit: Getty
      The tennis ace detailed her day out on her Instagram pageCredit: Instagram @emmaraducanu
      And she joked that her routine had ‘slightly changed’ after being invited to go behind the scenes for the Formula One race.
      Raducanu sat on the Red Bull pit wall as part of her tour of the paddock, posing for photographs with the array of historic cars that took to the track ahead of the Grand Prix.
      After waving to the 140,000 fans at Silverstone while riding on the drivers’ parade, the teenager hopped behind the wheel of a McLaren supercar.
      Fellow celebs including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were snapped hanging out with Raducanu, with the likes of Tom Cruise and Prince Edward also present for Sunday’s spectacle.
      She wrote on Instagram: “A Sunday routine that slightly changed 😝.
      “Doesn’t get better than the F1 British GP.”
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      Raducanu hopped behind the wheel of a McLaren during the eventCredit: Instagram @emmaraducanu
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang posed for photos with the Brit in the paddockCredit: Getty

      In the race, Red Bull were left furious by Lewis Hamilton’s first-lap collision with Max Verstappen.
      The Dutchman was taken to hospital for checks after hitting the tyre barrier at 180mph.
      A row has broken out between the two teams with Mercedes and Hamilton defending their actions.
      However, F1 was united in condemning the racist abuse targeted at the Brit, 36, in the aftermath of his victory.

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      Max Verstappen groans in pain and shouts ‘argh, f***’ on Red Bull team radio after F1 star’s crash with Lewis Hamilton More

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      Max Verstappen groans in pain and shouts ‘argh, f***!’ on Red Bull team radio after F1 star’s crash with Lewis Hamilton

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN cried out ‘argh f***!’ to his team radio after a huge crash during the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.The first-lap incident with Lewis Hamilton, which led to the 23-year-old being taken to hospital, has sparked a huge row in Formula One.
      Max Verstappen hit the wall after a 180mph collision at Silverstone
      The driver can be heard in pain as he spoke to Red Bull mechanics
      Hamilton started behind his championship rival in Sunday’s race and the pair engaged in a titanic battle for the lead.
      Heading into the 180mph Copse Corner, the Brit launched down the inside to attempt an overtake but Verstappen took the racing line across him.
      The pair made contact, sending the Dutchman across the gravel and into the tyre wall at high speed.
      The impact measured 51G in terms of G-force, leading to the driver being taken to hospital for checks.
      Team radio from the crash shows the Red Bull garage instantly checking in on Verstappen to ensure he is safe.
      They asked: “Max, are you okay?”
      After a few seconds, Verstappen replied: “Argh… f***!”
      The championship leader gingerly exited his car with the help of marshals before thankfully being able to walk away from the wreckage.
      After being taken to the Silverstone medical centre, he was sent to nearby Coventry hospital for checks and discharged on Sunday night with the all-clear.
      Verstappen posted a selfie with himself and dad Jos to thank fans for their support.
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      Watching the celebrations while still in hospital is disrespectful and unsportsmanlike behavior.Max Verstappen
      He wrote on Twitter: “Cleared from the hospital after all the checks were ok. Thank you to everyone for all the nice messages and best wishes.”
      Fans are divided over who was at fault for the crash with Hamilton handed a ten-second time penalty before going on to win the Grand Prix.
      Verstappen had branded the Brit ‘disrespectful’ for celebrating the victory in front of the Silverstone crowd amid his hospital visit.
      He posted online: “Glad I’m ok. Very disappointed with being taken out like this.
      “The penalty given does not help us and doesn’t do justice to the dangerous move Lewis made on track. Watching the celebrations while still in hospital is disrespectful and unsportsmanlike behavior but we move on.”
      Hamilton, 36, refused to apologise for the incident post-race but sent his best wishes to Verstappen.

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      The reigning champion, who suffered racial abuse online in the crash’s aftermath, wrote: “Today is a reminder of the dangers in this sport.
      “I send my best wishes to Max who is an incredible competitor. I’m glad to hear he is ok. I will always race hard but always fairly.
      “My team showed grit and perseverance out there. It’s a dream to win in front of my home crowd.”
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      Lewis Hamilton hits back over ‘hollow’ comments made by Red Bull boss Christian Horner after Max Verstappen crash row

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      LEWIS HAMILTON insists he has no reason to feel ‘hollow’ about his British Grand Prix victory after comments from Christian Horner.Red Bull boss Horner was furious with the Mercedes star over a first-lap collision between Hamilton and Max Verstappen, which sent the Dutchman into the barrier at 180mph.
      Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collided at Silverstone on SundayCredit: AP
      Hamilton was told his victory should feel ‘hollow’ by Christian HornerCredit: PA
      Stewards handed out a ten-second time penalty to the Brit while pausing the race for 40 minutes to clear the wreckage.
      And, with Verstappen taken to hospital for checks, Hamilton claimed the win in front of 140,000 Silverstone fans with a late move on Charles Leclerc.
      Horner, 47, outlined his unhappiness with the reigning world champion to Sky Sports after the crash impact reached 51G, in terms of G-force.
      He said: “Max has incurred a 51G accident, Lewis Hamilton is a world champion and he shouldn’t be making manoeuvres like that. It’s unacceptable.
      “Lewis has got more than enough experience to know that is unacceptable.
      “I’m just very disappointed that a driver of his calibre should make such a move like that. It’s dangerous, it looked desperate.
      “For me, that’s a hollow victory.”
      Verstappen hit out at Hamilton for his ‘disrespectful’ celebrations in front of the Silverstone faithful while the Dutchman was in hospital.
      The Mercedes driver was unaware of his rival’s situation having been told on the radio that Verstappen was okay following the shunt.
      And Hamilton insisted that he was within his right to enjoy the victory having cut his disadvantage in the Formula One standings to eight points.
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      It’s important for all of us to take a step back, I’m sure emotions are running high.Lewis Hamilton
      He told reporters: “It doesn’t feel hollow.
      “There’s 2,000 people that work incredibly hard in my team, it’s not just about me.
      “I said this is not what I want to happen in a race. It’s important for all of us to take a step back, I’m sure emotions are running high [at Red Bull] and I know what it’s like to be in that position.”
      Hamilton claimed that both himself and Verstappen were at fault for the first-lap incident.
      Describing the Red Bull racer, 23, as ‘aggressive’, the Brit called on Verstappen to learn from the incident.
      He explained: “I was pretty far up alongside him but I definitely could see he wasn’t going to back out. We went into the corner and collided. 
      “It’s never the way I want to win a race or, just in general to race, but these things do happen. I just hope he’s okay and look forward to many more races. 
      “I’d like to think we should learn from these experiences and there’s rarely an incident that is 100 per cent someone’s fault. It’s always a mixture, and there are things we can both learn.

      Red Bull chief Christian Horner hit out at Hamilton for the crashCredit: Getty

      “Max is probably one of the most aggressive drivers here, in my opinion, he does a great job of course.
      “But I think we have to really try and find the best balance on track, with space and respect between one another so that we can continue racing and have good races without colliding.”
      Hamilton, who was racially abused online after the race, sent his best wishes to Verstappen in a Sunday night social media post.

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      F1 star Sebastian Vettel shows his class after staying behind at British Grand Prix to clear litter from stands

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      SEBASTIAN VETTEL showed his class after the British Grand Prix by helping Silverstone staff clear litter from the stands.More than 140,000 F1 fans took in Sunday’s race, which Brit Lewis Hamilton won to close the gap on Max Verstappen to just eight points.
      Sebastian Vettel stayed behind after the British Grand Prix to help clear up litterCredit: Instagram @F1
      The German was spotted removing two full bin bags of rubbishedCredit: Instagram @F1
      The Aston Martin driver was praised for his selfless actCredit: Instagram @F1
      Fans brought snacks and beverages galore for the event, although sadly many of them left their rubbish in the stands.
      And the environmentally-conscious Vettel – who wore a t-shirt urging race fans to ‘keep it clean’ – stayed behind to help cleaners get rid of the rubbish.
      Formula One’s official Instagram account shared a video of the German carrying two bin bags full of rubbish from one of the stands.
      The post’s accompanying caption read: “He had a tough race, but it didn’t stop Sebastian Vettel keeping to his word and staying behind with a group of fans to help clear the litter in the stands.”
      The Aston Martin driver was praised for his selflessness, with one F1 fan writing: “Respect for Seb just continue to rise.
      “He is not just a driver, a strategist, a mechanic, a teacher but also a cleaner!”
      I should have finished well inside the pointsSebastian Vettel after the British Grand Prix
      Another said: “You simply cannot hate him, an absolute class.”
      And another said: “Good guy vettel strikes again.”
      One remarked: “We don’t deserve this man.”
      Vettel had a race to forget at Silverstone as he finished in 19th place.
      The 34-year-old was disappointed with his performance, saying: “The weekend was looking promising and, without all the problems, I should have finished well inside the points.
      “I am very disappointed to lose the car in a wheel-to-wheel battle with Fernando.

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      “I am not sure exactly what happened, but I misjudged it, lost grip, and spun. After that, I was right at the back.
      “In the end, we did not finish the race because the team retired the car with a cooling issue.”
      Vettel will look to turn in a better display a week on Sunday in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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      Nico Hulkenberg planning shock return to F1 after two-year exile and says baby daughter ‘won’t slow me down’

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      NICO HULKENBERG believes it is now or never for his return to Formula One, with some extra motivation arriving later this year.The German and partner Egle are expecting their first child in September, with Hulkenberg remarking that his daughter won’t slow him down.
      Nico Hulkenberg (right) was at Silverstone with Aston Martin on the weekendCredit: Getty
      He told Bild: “What I know [is] my daughter will certainly not slow me down.
      “The due date is in September. A New Year’s Eve baby, you could say..!”
      Hulkenberg, 33, holds the record for the most Grand Prix entrances without a podium finish.
      Yet he remains a fan favourite after over a decade racing for Williams, Force India and Renault.
      Currently Aston Martin’s reserve driver, he will likely have to look elsewhere for a seat in 2022 with Haas and Williams rumoured to be his best options in a make or break scenario.
      He said: “The break has made my life a bit more relaxed, of course.
      “As a Formula One driver, you are analysed and under constant scrutiny by the team and the engineers.
      “You only really become aware of the constant pressure once you’re out. But having this distance felt good because it gave me the chance to reflect on the last ten years.
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      “Fernando Alonso was out for two years and came back. But he’s also a two-time world champion.
      “I think that’s how realistic I have to be. If it doesn’t work out now, then my F1 chapter is over.
      “I’ve had enough time to think about everything. Of course, I made one or two mistakes, maybe my career would have turned out differently. But I don’t regret much.”
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